Beyonce, Pharrell Score Nominations for Brit Awards

Eric McCandless/CBSFollowing a stellar 2104, it should come as no real surprise that Sam Smith leads all nominees for the Brit Awards, the British equivalent of the Grammys. Although Smith racked up five nods, including Best British Solo Male, he wasn’t the only R&B powerhouse to get recognized.

In the International categories, Beyonce has received a nomination, as have John Legend and Pharrell. The upcoming ceremony takes place February 25 in London.

Other British nominees include Coldplay, One Direction, Calvin Harris, Rita Ora and Mark Ronson, the super-producer who teamed with Bruno Mars for the #1 hit “Uptown Funk.”